Cuomo Heralds Passage of ‘Groundbreaking’ State Budget
PHOTO: Gov. Andrew Cuomo and Jim Malatras, director of State Operations, last week discussed highlights of the new budget. Courtesy of Gov. Cuomo’s Office By Michael…
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Resorts World to Receive 1,000 More Video Lottery Terminals
PHOTO: Thanks to an agreement between Nassau County OTB and Genting, Resorts World Casino NYC in South Ozone Park is set to receive 1,000 new video…
Council Budget Recommendations Address Services, ‘Inequality’
PHOTO: City Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito (l.) and Councilwoman Julissa Ferreras-Copeland, chairwoman of the Finance Committee, have released the Council’s FY 2017 Preliminary Budget Response. Courtesy of…
Be Mindful of New Tax Breaks: Meng
PHOTO: New tax measures that were signed into law in December benefit borough residents and business owners. Photo Courtesy of the Parsippany-Troy Hills Public Library…
Library Presidents Urge City to Restore $65M in Cuts, Address Branch ‘Maintenance Crisis’
PHOTO: New Queens Library President and CEO Dennis Walcott. Courtesy of William Alatriste/NY City Council By Michael V. Cusenza City Library presidents, advocates, and elected officials last…
Ulrich Unveils Plans for Richmond Hill School Expansion
Photo Courtesy of Erich Ulrich/Facebook City Councilman Eric Ulrich (R-Ozone Park) this week announced plans for a forthcoming building expansion for PS 66 in Richmond…
DA Brown, Det. McDonald Help Community ‘Say No to Violence’
Photo Courtesy of eBay Queens District Attorney Richard Brown and hero NYPD Det. Steven McDonald last Thursday helped the Far Rockaway community celebrate its annual “Say…
Ulrich Touts Queens College Veterans Support Office
PHOTO: Queens College President Félix Matos Rodríguez (l. to r.), Queens College Veterans Support Services Outreach Specialist Dennis Torres, and City Councilman Eric Ulrich. Photo Courtesy of Queens College By Forum…
Ozone Park Product Powers Polo Team to National Top 10
Photo Courtesy of the Jordan Family Local boy makes good, indeed. Ozone Park’s Chris Jordan (far r.) helped propel his Country Farms Varsity team to…
St. Mary Gate of Heaven Soars to Undefeated Championship Season
Photo Courtesy of Vinny Musca Let’s hear it for the 2016 CYO Boys Basketball Diocesan Champs: St. Mary Gate of Heaven! The Ozone Park school topped…
Senate, Assembly Pass One-House Budget Resolutions
PHOTO: Both houses of the State Legislature have passed budget resolutions. Photo Courtesy of Citizen Action of NY By Michael V. Cusenza With the April…
Addabbo, Senate Pass Package of Education Bills
PHOTO: State Sen. Joe Addabbo, Jr. and State Commissioner of Education MaryEllen Elia. Photo Courtesy of NYS Senate By Forum Staff In a nod to transparency…
Pol, Parents Press City Agencies to Repair Badly Damaged Sidewalks around PS 146
PHOTO: Assemblyman Phil Goldfeder has sent letters to the School Construction Authority and Parks Department, urging the City agencies to repair heavily damaged sidewalks around PS…
Library Board Taps Borough Native Walcott as President and CEO
PHOTO: Former Schools Chancellor Dennis Walcott will now lead the Queens Library. File Photo By Michael V. Cusenza The Queens Library Board of Trustees this…
Family Cheers as Ozone Park Polo Prince ends High School Career on Top
PHOTO: Ozone Park native Chris Jordan (second from r.) celebrates regional polo title with his Country Farms teammates. Photo Courtesy of the Jordan Family By…